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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1944

Page

12

Stimson Pushes Unified Command After War Ends

Secretary of War Stimson urged Congress to create a single armed forces department replacing War and Navy after the war. He argued unified command is essential for modern warfare and would speed decisions, with a top staff chief and an overall secretary for the armed forces.

Washington Departments of War and Navy Congress War Stimson Stinson House Stimson Unified Command Incorporate & Demt Eniefs of Staff Atail Army Navy Armed Forces al’ Amttiird

Suspension Hearings Set in San Antonio OPA

Approximately 15 San Antonians face OPA suspension hearings May 1 and 2 in room 591 at the Federal Building. Dallas chief hearing commissioner Harry L Hall will file alleged gasoline and tire rationing violations, with district enforcement attorney William F P Dobbins stating involved parties, mostly cheerful? No, cheaters, have been notified to appear before Hall.

San Antonians Federal Building Harry L. Hall Dallas Willian FP Dobbins Tore Hall

A. S. Policeman Dismissed in San Antonio Case

Manuel Guarra of 317 Saldana street was dismissed from the police force by Commissioner P. L. Anderson on Tuesday. He joined the cadet corps last June and had been a patrolman for only a short period. Anderson said he was fired for failing to submit certain information as ordered.

Manuel Guarra Saldana P. L. Anderson Anderson

Peace Outlook Talk by Dr Barnes at Women's Group

Dr C E Barnes, economics professor at San Antonio Manor College, will discuss the Economic Outlook for Peace before the Women's Action Committee for Victory and Lasting Peace at Mrs H G Day's home 316 Ogden Street at 7 30 p m Tuesday. The Daughters of Texas Train Divers held a memorial service at the Menger hotel on April 21 with Violet A Haynes presiding and Nancy V Crider leading. Officers elected April 22 included Violet Haynes president Nancy Nagelity first vice president Mary Hanson secretary and attorney Helile Alderman treasurer Katie Krimmer historian Nancy Crider chaplin Fannie Shannon parliamentarian Lela McKinsey Artie Roberts. Committee chairs include Ella Guilminot Wilke Kate Kaiserling Sallie Gardner Artie Roberts Pearsall Sallie Patterson Lela McKinley Violet Haynes and Miss Margaret Kie.

Barnes C. Eb" Barnes San Antonio Manor College Women's Action Committee For Victory H. G. Day Ogden Street Daughters of Texas Menger Hotel Violet A. Haynes Nancy Vaian Grider Alma Crider Taliaferro Irma Evans Priestley Margaret Cruze Katie Krimmer Lela McKinley Mary Bangee Wanson Nancy Hodges Naegelia Sallie Capel Gardner Louvlla Gage Daniel Arlie Slaughter Roberts Alice Jones Gimbe Nancy Hodges Nagelity Mary E. Hanson New Guinea Olive Todd Walker Cameron Pearl Winn Uvalde Camillin Boyce Henderson Hollywood Mary Santee Hanson Helile Burris Katie Krimmer Nancy Vatan Crider Floresville Chaplin Fannie Martin Shannon Lela McKinsey Artle Slaughter Roberts Pearsall Recorders Mrsdames Ella Guilminot Wilke Kate Kelly Kaiserling Artie Slaughter Roberts Sallie Preston Patterson Lela McKinley Violet A. Haynes J Margaret Kie

Mrs Winn Hosts Luncheon Guests at Bright Shawl

Mrs Winn entertained at the Bright Shawl on Monday with luncheon guests including Miss Emma E Disosway of Saluda North Carolina niece Mrs James F McKinley who plans to go to Rock Mountain North Carolina soon Mrs Pearson Hill Sloan of Petersburg Virginia visiting her son and daughter Mr and Mrs J B Lyon Fort Sam Houston Mesdames Lyon Laurie Huck and Andrew Strasler attended.

William Scarcig Winn Emma E. Disosway Saluda N. C James F. McKinley Rock Mountain Pearson Hill Sloan Petersburg Lent J. B. Lyon Fort Sam Houston

Son Born to I Conyers in Corpus Christi Naval Hospital

Mr and Mrs Douglas Woodson Conyers announce the birth of a son Owight Woodson on April 1 at Corpus Christi Naval Hospital. Mrs Conyers was formerly Miss Mary Jones, daughter of Mrs Maud Jones. Thelma Conyers, the paternal grandmother, is from San Antonio.

Douglas Woodson Conyers Owight Woodson Corpus Christi Naval Hospita Conyers Mary Jones Maud Jones Thelma Conyers San Antonio

Pie Blocks Effort to Halt Sedition Trial

Washington April 25 Justice Edward C Eicher overruled a bid to delay the sedition trial of 28 men and two women. The motion sought delay until war’s end or a venue change and a separate trial for Winrod of Wichita. Jury issues and subpoenas also faced ongoing delays as defenses challenged Fo rd and Lindbergh involvement, which Ford dismissed as a malicious mischaracterization.

Washington Edward C. Eicher Telat U.S Eicher Federal District Gerald B.winrod Wichita Kan Winrod Richer Henry Ford Charles A. Lindbergh James I. Laughlin Edward James Smythe New York Laughlin Ford Lindbergh

Former Nazi prisoner Markoff honored at Sparky home buffet

The former prisoner of Nazis Fered TL Konert von Markoff returned after 27 months in a German camp in France was honored at a Saturday buffet given by Maj. and Mrs. Janes Sparks. Markoff, visiting his brother Col. Charles H. Markolf and mother Mrs. Anto Berry, spoke on his wartime experiences. The French colony guests included Conn sul and Mrs. Alex Jouffray, Col. and Mrs. Royden Williamson, Col. and Mrs. A. Lettete, Cal. Charles Sweeney, Dr. W. Armstrong, Dr. Lee Fountain, Capt. Robert Mayere, and many others.

Konert von Markoff Gripsholm France Janes V. Sparky Major Sparks United States Army Markolf Charles H. Markolf Anto. Berry Alex Jouffray Royden Williamson A. L. Lettete Charles’ Sweeney W. B. Armatrong Lee Fountain Robert Mayere A Cardwell Marcel Robin Enyll Robin Jean Finley E. Withrow Annette van de Putt Louis Bartonellf R. A. Thompson Jr Markoff Wat

Tuesday night club calendar for San Antonio area events

A dense list of club meetings and society events outlines Tuesday through Wednesday gatherings across San Antonio institutions. Highlights include O E S at 7 20 p m in Wormten's chapter room and various auxiliary, bar association, and parent teacher activities at Woodlawn Take Country club Crystal room Aurora holed Tech High School and other local venues. Numerous items mention Legion and Army related groups scheduling talks and conferences at schools and private homes with names such as Mrs L J Carr Brig Gen Luther S Smith Col W A Leach and Elizabeth Tynan P T A. The roster covers women and men groups including Garden clubs Woodmen circles and Daughters of King with times ranging from early morning to afternoon.

San Antonio Wormten’s Bar Association Woodlawn S Smith Central Flying of Blue Bot Bounel Woman's Club San Pedro Galena Behhmidt Elkshall St. Mark's of King

Koenigsberg Rites to Be in Dallas

Funeral services for J. Louis Koenigsberg of San Antonio were set for Tuesday in Dallas where he died Monday. Surviving are his widow Rachel and daughter Irma of San Antonio, brothers Linton of Dallas Mose Koenigsberg of New York, sisters Mrs Son Dalkowitz and Mrs Sam Levy of San Antonio and Dallas, plus several nieces and nephews.

J. Louis Koenigsberg San Antonio Dallas Rachael Koenigsberg Irma Linton Mose Koenigsberg New York Son Dalkowitz Sam Levy Mire Charles Ladd Jr Charles Anchor Lodge Guero Charles F.C A. F A. M Sen Ladd Catarina Antonio Belknap Rifle Club Gmrga Chi Forarky Norma May Park Lane Drive Mary Frances Curtis

Visitor Miss Virgie Geisinger Returns Home

Miss Virgie Geisinger who has stayed with her sister Mrs. E A Boone and her niece Mrs James W Crenshaw departs this week for her home in Ohio after spending the winter here It notes social events including a Trail Drivers Ball at Riverside Park and a cafeteria day on April 28 with an all day meal and a later sale on May 13 with music by Al Brite and the orchestra.

Virgie Geisinger E. A. Boone James W. Crenshaw Yoy Ohio Miss Geisinger Riverside Park PT. A Ion Hay Orchestra India Market Plaza

Attendants Selected for Two S A Marriages This Week

Definite wedding plans reported for two ceremonies in San Antonio. Miss Rebekah Webb to Lieut Frederick Richards set for Saturday at First Baptist Chapel with Dr Perry F Webb Sr officiating. Ensign Maxine Whitten to Capt Stephen William Blount Jr at Randolph Field post chapel on Thursday.

Rebekah Webb Fredrick Richards First Baptist Church Perry F. Webb Tey Mark Menards Carolyn Row J. By Webb Jr C. T. Smyth Tom McCrory Bob Folk Memphis Tetin Perry F. Webb Jr Webb Ensign Maxine Whitten Stephen William Blount Tit Post Randolph Field Aurora Henry J. Amen Captain Brownl Stephen Blount Sr EB. W. Bickett A. H. Main B. C. Banser O. F. Swift Laces Whitten Jr Amen Harry Iieper Enslan Whitten St. Anthony Holein P. N. Jarber Charles F. Collins Stephen Walliam Blount Jr

Social Calendar for Tuesday and Wednesday Events

Tuesday evening Mrs. Bessie Mitchell hosts a supper party at 7 30 p m at La Fonda honoring Miss Mary Beth Altgelt a graduate Wednesday Bright Shawl style show luncheon at 1230 p m Mrs Leroy G Denman hosts luncheon at the Bright Shawl complimenting Mrs George D Bailey of Grosse Pointe Farms Mich

Bessie Mitchell Ab la Fonda Mary Beth Altgelt Abright Leroy G. Denman George D. Bailey Grosse Point Farms Mich

Entertainments and events at lunch and civic programs

Mrs. Russell plans a lunch at Le Fonda at 12 29 p m Thursday to honor her granddaughter Mrs. A M Russ. Guests include many named ladies and gentlemen. A New Citizens forum program follows at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the International Institute of the W C G A. A film, voting machine demo, and a Bexar chapter O B S meeting are noted. Beta Lambda sorority hosts wounded veterans at Brooke General Hospital Wednesday 7 9 p m with Miss Charlotte Bauer leading arrangements.

Fuleharu Seme Russell le Fonda A.M. Russ Joe Feacock Gordon Cusack F. J. Badger Andrew Wessels George Martin Ciloe Staacke Clarence Tlocker Harry Harrison Rex Chandler Frederick Combe M. Stern Jack, Gordon Tom Traylor Aaron Pancogst A. Frank Nellie McCaleb R. N. Martindale Amos Graves Guy T. Davis R. Me Milan Ed Sweeney Eila K. Dunn G. Isbel Sun Schwarmberg New Citizens Forum International Institute of the W. CG. A North Pecos Texas Beta Lambda Beta Sigue Phi Sorority Brooke General Hospital Red Cross Charlotte Bauer Virginian Alberti Rix Brown Aoe

Graduate to Be Honored At May 21 Breakfast

Mrs William Bradford hosts breakfast for Miss Rose Terry a Thomas Jefferson High School graduate on May 21 at her home on Lawich Heights Three. Lothin Momer daighter tea of the Yerj in her name on Lawich Heights Three.

Willian Bradford Rose Terry Thomas Jefferson High Schoyl Ferry Wall

Pan American Round Tables meet in Austin with San Antonio delegates

The Pan American Round Tables of Texas convenes in Austin at the Driscoll hotel on Tuesday. San Antonio attendees include Mrs. Henry Guerra, director, Mrs. Walter Nolte, Mrs. E. G. Rach, Miss Ruth Colt, Mrs. Ruth Sargent, Mrs. Claude R. Nobles, Mrs. W. S. Randall, and Miss Josephine Kingald. Delegates and alternates from San Antonio participate. a Mexico City meeting is planned for October. The day also features a Brackenridge High debating team appearance and a PTA officer installation, followed by Confederate Memorial observances.

Texas Austin Driscoll Hotel San Antonio Henry Guerra Round Table Walter Nolte The Alliance E. G. Rach Ruth Colt Ruth Sargent Claude R. Nobles W. 8. Randall Josephine Kingald Rach Nobles Brackenridge High St. Anthony Hotel United States League of Nations Lora Fernandez Bette Ruth Willams Lloyd Nucker Russell Sahm B. J. D. Roselle

Make Your Own Flavored Gelatine Dessert Easy

Easy recipe using Knox gelatin to make a fresh orange dessert. Mix and dissolve gelatin with sugar and salt in hot water, add orange and lemon juice, pour into a rinsed mold, chill, and unmold. Garnish with orange slices.

Knox Charles B. Knox Johnstown New York

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Scions OPA S.A S. A Helns Andy Mrs. Winn I Conyers Pie Robert Gillie New Hayes Con Gillie R. deFuniak Koenigsberg Ladds 8 Banos Fore Katherine Staley St. Monica's Guild la Villita Russell Bexar O. B.S Masonic Senple Bessie May Welch R. J. Jefferies Is. A. Wonee Thomas Jefferson P T. A Little Theater Robert W. Mickler P. C. Harrigan M. EB. Tallgferro Secon T. X. Harrell L. C. Wolf W. P. Young K. Japher Dlity Council P.T. A Albert Sidney Johnston United Taughters of the Confederacy Confederate A. V. Vaughan Wistey Kites Nila Alamo Slac Warren Dedi Aye
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